This article was written by Nancy Prager-Kamel, the Chairwoman of the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States.

We traveled to our final destination: Prince Edward Island, which lies north of Canada’s mainland eastern peninsula. It can be reached by either passenger and auto ferry or a lovely 12.9 km (8.0 miles) bridge.

Map of Prince Edward Island (Wikimedia Commons)

Opened on May 31, 1997, the bridge is not just Canada's longest bridge but the world's longest bridge over ice-covered water.

The curved engineering masterpiece runs from Borden-Carleton in PEI to New Brunswick. Bridge tolls (50 Canadian dollars/$37 USD) are for the round trip paid only on the exit from PEI. As you only pay when you leave the island, if you want to do both, go to PEI by bridge, and depart Prince Edward Island by ferry. The ferry has always been more expensive than the bridge (91 Canadian dollars, $66 USD) and the gap is increasing!

We then traveled 2 hours south east to our next location, to the enchanting Rodd Brudenell Hotel and Resort. This location lies one hour east of Charlottetown which is the capital of PEI. To arrive you will travel on comfortable, low-trafficked roads bracketed by rolling fields of diverse, agricultural products and natural plant life, Stunning colors, reflecting the crops with 7000 acres of certified organic farmland and wild flowers representing over 600 diverse plant species which share the verdun scenery with dairy farms and the thriving beef and hog industry.

Our destination was the Rodd Brudenell River Resort in Georgetown. We were given a colorful history of the property, which originally began as a private men’s pleasure club before evolving into part of Atlantic Canada’s largest privately owned hotel chain, with seven properties across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

In 1992, the Rodd family built this five-star deluxe resort, which features two pools (indoor and outdoor), tennis courts, equestrian stables, and a state-of-the-art golf and conference center—making it the only resort of its kind east of Quebec. The property includes a renowned golf course, 32 deluxe one- and two-bedroom cottages, and 49 deluxe guest rooms and suites, each with patios overlooking idyllic waters and spectacular sunsets.

On this beautifully groomed island, Prince Edward Island offers many treasures—both hidden and in plain sight. Picturesque villages showcase high-quality local handmade jewelry and art galleries featuring paintings. The attractive homes exude style and grace, set against rolling viridian lawns dotted with scattered wildflowers.

Driving westward, we returned to an oasis of fine art—Canadian craft, furniture, fashion, and jewelry—along with a high-quality café, all nestled within the midst of a sumptuous sculpture garden.

The Dunes, which began as a studio and gallery for Canadian crafts, is the creation of Peter Jansen, a renowned local potter, together with his partner, Joel Mills. Over time, it has expanded to include a lovely restaurant and a shop featuring locally made clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as carved treasures, furniture, and textiles from Indonesia, where Peter and Joel spend part of the year.

We left with a few unique reminders of the artists represented there.

One could extend our trip by following the astounding 449 kilometres of hiking and cycling paths that make up the Confederation Trail—one of the longest multi-use trails in Canada. This magnificent outdoor adventure network is part of the grand Trans-Canada Trail, which spans the entire country.

Our return home only strengthened our commitment to visit Canada again at the next opportunity, to explore more of the beauty, culture, and activities that our welcoming neighbor so graciously and generously offers.